In March 2014, the Voith components will be installed in the forming and press sections of the pulp drying machine to achieve higher added value and quality in the final product. The modernization project will optimize the forming section of BSC's pulp drying machine through the installation of automatic vacuum control valves. The process will also become more efficient with a steam box for improved moisture cross profile and an OnQ FormingSens sensor, which measures the water weight in the pulp.

In the press section, a NipcoFlex shoe press will be installed for higher linear pressure, thus ensuring a significant improvement in web strength. Furthermore, a higher dryness content will be achieved after the press section, allowing production to be increased and/or energy to be saved.

Bahia Specialty Cellulose is Latin America's only manufacturer of dissolving pulp derived from eucalyptus wood, and currently ranks as a world-class player in its segment. Of its total production, which in 2012 amounted to 435,000 t, 97% was exported to countries in Asia, Europe and the US.